Fleet Manager

At the Department of Public Works, we strive to provide a professional Public Works organization that will offer quality infrastructure and services in a sustainable way that will contribute to making Sheboygan a desirable place to work, live, and play. Our mission is to improve the quality of life by effectively developing, maintaining, and improving the infrastructure, natural resources, and community services.
Department of Public Works Goals:

• Provide quality infrastructure that conveys safe, efficient delivery of essential goods and services.
• Provide clean and beautiful public spaces that maximize the natural environment to enhance the overall quality of life.
• Deliver professional-quality public service with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

The Fleet Manager manages the repair, maintenance, and conditioning of motor, mechanical, and construction equipment, and is responsible for the operational readiness and preventative maintenance of such equipment; and performs related work as directed.

The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Above average physical strength and stamina is required while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift and handle materials which may range from 50 -75 pounds for sustained periods.  Also requires the ability to perform tasks related to repetitive motions with the use of the hands, legs, and back.  The employee frequently is required to work outdoors in all climatic conditions.   Possibility for some exposure to definitely disagreeable features using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  The employee is occasionally required to work evenings and long hours and be able to respond to call-ins after normal hours.

1. Directly manages the in shop and field repair, service, and maintenance of vehicles and mechanical equipment, maintaining a high standard of safety and efficiency.
2. Directly manages, schedules, plans, lays out, and inspects the work performed by assigned personnel and participates in trouble shooting work.
3. Determines and enforces work standards, evaluates worker's performance, and effectively recommends hiring, promotion, demotion, or discipline.
4. Develops and establishes a preventative maintenance program and system by use of scheduled inspections and tests of equipment and tools.
5. Initiates cost reduction methods and improved efficiencies.
6. Prepares recommendations and reports on types of equipment needed and the replacement and procurement necessary to carry out the department's work projects.
7. Prepares recommended bid specifications and purchase requisitions and ensures that a proper inventory of parts is maintained.
8. Develops, establishes, and conducts a training program for operators of Public Works motor equipment.
9. Updates, reviews, and supervises the maintenance of records and reports involving preventative maintenance, repairs, parts, and operational costs. Prepares accurate reports and assists with the preparation of the annual budget.
10. Directs and enforces compliance with all applicable City and department policies, regulations, directives, and safety laws and regulations, and initiates corrective action according to DPW Employee Guidelines.
11. Daily prepares and forwards to the Director of Operations a list of vehicles and equipment showing those units available for usage and those scheduled for repair or maintenance.
12. Audits the time records of assigned employees and certifies them for payment and spot checks daily equipment rental cards for proper recording to insure maximum revenues for the Motor Vehicle Department.

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Extensive experience in the repair, maintenance, conditioning, and control of motor and mechanical equipment
3. Minimum of four years in a supervisory capacity at a large garage or in fleet truck maintenance.

Job offers for this position are contingent on the individual passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

1. Considerable knowledge of vehicle, mechanical, and construction equipment maintenance, diagnosis and repair, and current preventative maintenance practices.
2. Thorough knowledge of business practices applicable to garage management.
3. Considerable knowledge of the specifications needed to have properly operating vehicles and the ability to determine these specifications for the preparation of bids.
4. Knowledge of City, State, and Federal safety standards and safe work practices as they relate to this department.
5. Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact in maintaining effective public and employee relations and interdepartmental cooperation.
6. Possession of a valid Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Operator's license in good standing.
7. Ability to effectively supervise, plan, coordinate, and lay out the work for employees.
8. A high sense of responsibility and initiative to work independently and productively without supervision and to work from oral and written instructions.
9. Ability to establish and supervise vehicular cost and maintenance cost records and to analyze this information for the purpose of recommending replacement or other alternatives.
10. Ability to develop procedures for the economical operation of the Motor Vehicle Department and for the most efficient and economical use of equipment.
11. Basic knowledge of mathematical principles.
12. Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and a strong sense of responsibility and initiative.

Salary : $79,456 - $88,275